Enrollment Context
Average Freshman HS GPA
Data Explanation
3.04
Average Freshman SAT
Data Explanation
995
In-State Freshmen Receiving HOPE or Zell Scholarship
Data Explanation
38%
Freshmen Receiving Pell
Data Explanation
47%
Undergraduate Enrollment
Data Explanation
6,090
Undergraduate Degrees Awarded
Data Explanation
0
Certificates
742
Associate
75
Bachelor's
Race / Ethnicity
Data Explanation16% Black
62% White
2% Asian
16% Hispanic
<1% Unknown
4% Two or more races
<1% American Indian / Alaska Native
<1% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Undergraduate Student Outcomes
Freshman Bachelor's Seekers Retention
Data Explanation
Georgia Highlands College
NR At Georgia Highlands College
NR Anywhere in USG
University State College Comparison
64% At Starting Institution
70% Anywhere in USG
Freshman Associate Seekers Retention
Data Explanation
Georgia Highlands College
66% At Georgia Highlands College
72% Anywhere in USG
University State College Comparison
55% At Starting Institution
64% Anywhere in USG
Freshman HOPE/Zell Recipient Outcomes
Data Explanation
Georgia Highlands College
53% Enrolled with HOPE or Zell the Next Fall
24% Associate NA Bachelor's Graduate with HOPE or Zell
University State College Comparison
50% Enrolled with HOPE or Zell the Next Fall
20% Associate 22% Bachelor's Graduate with HOPE or Zell
Six-Year Bachelor's Graduation Rate
Data Explanation
Georgia Highlands College
NA At Georgia Highlands College
NA Anywhere in USG
University State College Comparison
23% At Starting Institution
35% Anywhere in USG
Three-Year Associate Graduation or Enrollment in Bachelor’s Program Rate
Data Explanation
Georgia Highlands College
35% At Georgia Highlands College
35% Anywhere in USG
University State College Comparison
42% At Starting Institution
42% Anywhere in USG
Time to Degree in Years
Data Explanation
Georgia Highlands College
7.2 Bachelor's Graduates
4.3 Associate Graduates
University State College Comparison
5.8 Bachelor's Graduates
4.2 Associate Graduates
Further Information
For wages of Georgia Highlands College graduates working in Georgia, visit the Governor's Office of Student Achievement Georgia Higher Learning and Earning dashboard.
For retention and graduation for specific populations, visit USG by the Numbers.
Visit Georgia Highlands College's profile on the federal College Navigator or College Scorecard website.
Visit Georgia Highlands College's website and their Net Price Calculator.
Affordability Context
2019-2020 In-State Tuition and Fees
Data Explanation
$3,914
2017-2018 In-State Cost of Attendance
Data Explanation
$11,373
2017-2018 In-State Average Scholarships and Grants
Data Explanation
$4,763
2017-2018 In-State Net Price
Data Explanation
$6,610
Undergraduate Borrowing and Debt Outcomes
Percent Borrowing and Average Amount Per Year
Data Explanation
Georgia Highlands College
18%
$3,822
University State College Comparison
39%
$4,710
Bachelor's Graduates Percent Borrowed and Cumulative Debt
Data Explanation
Georgia Highlands College
57%
$18,465
University State College Comparison
57%
$21,405
Associate Graduates Percent Borrowed and Cumulative Debt
Data Explanation
Georgia Highlands College
41%
$11,695
University State College Comparison
49%
$14,400
Cohort Loan Default Rate
Data Explanation
Georgia Highlands College
14%
University State College Comparison
13%